Stolen Firearm, Butane Hash Extraction System and Indoor Grow Found During Probation Search

This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On Sep. 30, 2015 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, assisted by the Arcata Police Department, conducted a probation compliance search on the 3200 block of Spear Avenue in Arcata. Two male adults were detained at the residence without incidence.

At the residence an indoor marijuana growing operation, a butane hash oil extraction system, and concentrated cannabis were found. Agents also discovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun that had been reported stolen from Pacific Outfitters in Eureka on Aug. 8, 2015.

Gary Earl Goddard was arrested for violations of 11358 H&S; cultivation of marijuana, and 1203.2 PC; violation of terms of probation.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.